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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2637 v3 vs Core i5-4590

The Xeon E5-2637 v3 is slightly faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 months newer
Available for $996

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Elden Ring2022

Xeon E5-2637 v3

150FPS

Core i5-4590

149FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2637 v3

216FPS

Core i5-4590

216FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2637 v3

182FPS

Core i5-4590

181FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2637 v3

195FPS

Core i5-4590

189FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2637 v3

201FPS

Core i5-4590

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2637 v3

325FPS

Core i5-4590

325FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2637 v3

574FPS

Core i5-4590

570FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2637 v3

517FPS

Core i5-4590

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Xeon E5-2637 v3

32%

Core i5-4590

21%

Xeon E5-2637 v3 ranks 11 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2637 v3 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2637 v3

15 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Xeon E5-2637 v3 has 9 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2637 v3

3.5 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Xeon E5-2637 v3 has a 6% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2637 v3

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

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Xeon E5-2637 v3

135W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core i5-4590 draws 51W less power.

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Xeon E5-2637 v3

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon E5-2637 v3Core i5-4590

LGA2011-3

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LGA1150

Haswell-EP

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2637 v3 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2637 v3. It's 52% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 32/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2637 v3 than Core i5-4590?expand_more

52% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E5-2637 v3 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2637 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5-2637 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 32/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2637 v3 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2637 v3 scores 32/100, Core i5-4590 scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-2637 v3 or Core i5-4590 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon E5-2637 v3 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2637 v3 is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.